News in Honiton

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Honiton this afternoon (March 26).

The incident took place at the Aldi supermarket on Turks Head Lane at around 2pm.

Are you looking for a new job or to change careers? Nub News is here to help with a Jobs section on our website showing positions available in the area and our Job of the Week article.

This week we are featuring a care role located in nearby Sidmouth.

Honiton could benefit from the installation of two separate electric charging points, in Lace Walk car park and at Blackdown House.

It's part of plans to install up to 30 rapid electric vehicle charging points across several district car parks, which are set to be discussed at the next full council meeting on April 21.

Regional broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre, have today (March 25) unveiled their new bespoke office space and warehouse in Honiton.

An old 2.2 acre site on Bramble Hill Industrial Estate has been transformed into a combined modern work space and sophisticated storage facility.

A cracking event to celebrate Easter and to raise money for a local good cause has got underway in the town.

Families are encouraged to get involved with Honiton's Great Easter Egg Hunt, with all proceeds from the sale of activity packs donated to Hospiscare.

Devon's NHS is urging everyone eligible for a Covid jab to book an appointment in March before the shortage of supply takes effect.

The NHS expects to have fewer doses of the vaccine available in April, but says there are 'thousands of spaces available' this month.

A longstanding Honiton charity providing transportation and services for vulnerable and lonely members of the community is asking for your help to reach the target amount on their fundraiser.

Trip Community Transport set up the Electric Dreams fundraiser to pay for a new electric wheelchair accessible vehicle, which will replace an older diesel vehicle and provide for the future generation.

It was exactly 12 months ago this evening when Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared on our television screens telling us we had to 'stay at home'.

After weeks of what seemed like purgatory, watching as country after country entered lockdown, England was plunged into the most drastic restrictions on everyday life since the Second World War.

A local community group, set up last November to distribute surplus food from supermarkets to the people of Honiton, has found a new home.

From Thursday, 1 April, Honiton Foodsave will be run out of the Honiton Family Church on the High Street from 8:45 pm to 10 pm. The last session at the Mackarness Hall will be Monday, 29 March.

Nancy Craven – the newly appointed East Devon Scouts District Commissioner – presented Sue and Ray with their awards this week.

Due to Covid, they were a little overdue but Nancy made sure that the awards were presented as soon as she got them. One of the perks of being a district commissioner!